About the school
West Wallsend Public School was established in 1889 with a rich history based on coal mining. It is proudly housed in beautiful heritage buildings and continues to be a focal point for the local communities of West Wallsend, Seahampton, and Holmesville. The school has a growing enrolment due to a new housing estate. An Early Action for Success school, it focuses on early intervention in Literacy and Numeracy. West Wallsend Public School is a member of the Sugarloaf Community of Schools (SCOS), collaborating on future-focused learning initiatives.
With a significant percentage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the school is committed to improving educational outcomes to match or exceed those of the broader student population. The aim is to maximise learning opportunities in a purposeful, stimulating, and supportive environment, prioritising high-quality literacy and numeracy education.
The curriculum offers a wide range of activities encompassing performing arts, cultural, leadership, sporting, environmental, and academic pursuits. Support programs are available for those requiring additional assistance, alongside extension programs for gifted and talented students. The school’s vision, 'Every Student Matters Every Day,' reflects its commitment to providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment where students can reach their potential and become confident, creative learners.
Mission
At West Wallsend Public School, we believe in providing a safe, secure and supportive learning environment where students are challenged to reach their true potential and become confident, creative learners.
Location & Catchment Area
- West Wallsend Public School
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A West Wallsend High School 664 m
- B Barnsley Public School 3.4 km
- C Edgeworth Heights Public School 3.5 km
- D Edgeworth Public School 4.2 km
- E Minmi Public School 4.7 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 268 (128 girls, 140 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 268
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 950 (percentile 24)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 46% / 36% / 13% / 5%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 108
- Indigenous students
- 20%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 4%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 18.2
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 2.5
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 37 |
| Year 1 | 36 |
| Year 2 | 45 |
| Year 3 | 47 |
| Year 4 | 38 |
| Year 5 | 29 |
| Year 6 | 36 |
| Total | 268 |
Year by year
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.
| Year | Enrolments | Girls | Boys | Attendance % | ICSEA | Teaching staff (FTE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 268 | 128 | 140 | - | 950 | 18.2 |
| 2024 | 267 | 129 | 138 | 90.7 | 954 | 17.2 |
| 2023 | 266 | 130 | 136 | 90.9 | 934 | 17.2 |
| 2022 | 256 | 116 | 140 | 89 | 940 | 15.7 |
| 2021 | 239 | 114 | 125 | 92.5 | 947 | 14.8 |
| 2020 | 236 | 123 | 113 | - | 947 | 14.8 |
| 2019 | 234 | 119 | 115 | 92.5 | 950 | 13.8 |
| 2018 | 219 | 110 | 109 | 92.3 | 928 | 13.1 |
| 2017 | 220 | 109 | 111 | 93.1 | 925 | 13.1 |
| 2016 | 217 | 108 | 109 | 91.9 | 932 | 12.9 |
| 2015 | 191 | 101 | 90 | 93.8 | 926 | 11.6 |
| 2014 | 204 | 106 | 98 | 93.1 | 917 | 11.6 |
| 2013 | 216 | 116 | 100 | 93.6 | 929 | 13 |
| 2012 | 218 | 121 | 97 | 93.7 | 924 | 12 |
| 2011 | 223 | 122 | 101 | 92.1 | 928 | 12.5 |
| 2010 | 215 | 121 | 94 | - | 935 | 12.2 |
| 2009 | 209 | 118 | 91 | - | 968 | 11 |
| 2008 | 203 | 115 | 88 | - | 968 | 10.8 |
Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.